Auckland v Melbourne Victory prediction

A-League · Sat, 21 Nov 2026 04:00 GMT

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Auckland v Melbourne Victory, A-League on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 04:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Auckland host Melbourne Victory in the A-League on Saturday 21 November (kick-off 04:00 UK).

Form and the table

Eight of Auckland’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 11 of Auckland’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Auckland have two wins, five draws and two defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.22 points per game, scoring 1.22 and conceding 1.11.

Eight of Melbourne Victory’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 10 of Melbourne Victory’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Melbourne Victory have one win, three draws and two defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.50.

Auckland are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Melbourne Victory are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Auckland (eighth) and Melbourne Victory (ninth) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Auckland the stronger side, 90 rating points above Melbourne Victory (Auckland 1543, Melbourne Victory 1453, after at least 62 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Auckland. The most recent meeting, on 11 April 2026, finished Auckland 2–2 Melbourne Victory.

Team news

Predicted Auckland XI (4-2-3-1): M. Woud, H. Sakai, N. Pijnaker, F. de Vries, R. Wynne, L. Rogerson, F. Gallegos, L. Brook, J. Brimmer, L. Bayliss, S. Cosgrove — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, H. Sakai (4.6 per match over four appearances, one goal) and F. de Vries (4.1 per match over four appearances, two assists) have been Auckland’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Auckland (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), H. Sakai averages 2.3 tackles per 90 over 352 minutes. F. de Vries averages 1.4 tackles per 90 over 399 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last seven appearances.

Predicted Melbourne Victory XI (4-2-3-1): J. Duncan, P. Ziereis, J. Davidson, F. Lino, B. Hamill, K. Jelacic, J. Valadon, D. Genreau, Clarismario, G. May, C. Nduka — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jordi Valadon (5.1 per match over seven appearances, three goals) and Denis Genreau (3.2 per match over eight appearances, two assists) have been Melbourne Victory’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Melbourne Victory (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jordi Valadon averages 0.3 key passes per 90 over 591 minutes, with a key pass in one of the last seven appearances. Denis Genreau averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 544 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last eight appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 21 Nov 2026 04:00 GMT · A-League
Head-to-head (last 6): Auckland 2 · draws 3 · Melbourne Victory 1 · 1.5 goals/game
Recent form: Auckland 2W 2D 1L · Melbourne Victory 0W 3D 2L

Auckland v Melbourne Victory (A-League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.25

Goals

against 1.13 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.43 / 4.5

Corners

against 6.14 / 4.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

3.43 / 3

Shots on target

against 3.57 / 4.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.86 / 1.88

Cards

against 1.43 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Auckland for / against	Line	Melbourne Victory for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.43 for · 6.14 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.5 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	12.71 for · 12.71 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	12 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.43 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	3 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.71 for · 9 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	9.25 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.86 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5

Auckland

Auckland Goalkeeper

Auckland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Woud	4	90360 min	102.5 /90	71.8 /90	00 /90

Auckland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Auckland before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Woud n 8	90	2.5 6/4

Auckland Defensive

Auckland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
F. de Vries	4	90360 min	51.3 /90	30.8 /90	20.5 /90	153.8 /90	51.3 /90	10.3 /90
N. Pijnaker	4	90360 min	41 /90	61.5 /90	71.8 /90	184.5 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
H. Sakai	4	88352 min	92.3 /90	30.8 /90	20.5 /90	246.1 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
Luka Vicelich	2	90180 min	21 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90	63 /90	21 /90	00 /90
R. Wynne	2	90180 min	52.5 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	136.5 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Auckland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Auckland before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
F. Gallegos n 8	81.1	1.4 5/3	0.6 4/0	—
N. Pijnaker n 8	76	1 3/2	0.1 1/0	—
F. de Vries n 8	81	0.8 4/2	0.3 2/0	—
M. Woud n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
L. Rogerson n 8	66.4	0.3 2/0	0.8 4/1	—
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Auckland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Auckland before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
F. de Vries n 8	81	1.7 5/4
F. Gallegos n 8	81.1	1.5 6/4
N. Pijnaker n 8	76	0.9 5/1
L. Rogerson n 8	66.4	1.5 6/3
H. Sakai n 8	88.9	2.3 7/6
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Auckland Attacking

Auckland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Cosgrove	3	90269 min	00 /90	00 /90	51.7 /90	10.3 /90	31 /90	10.3 /90
Jonty Bidois	1	7272 min	00 /90	00 /90	11.3 /90	00 /90	11.3 /90	22.5 /90
F. Gallegos	4	90360 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90	20.5 /90	10.3 /90
L. Rogerson	4	89356 min	00 /90	00 /90	61.5 /90	10.3 /90	30.8 /90	30.8 /90
Lachlan Bayliss	4	82328 min	20.5 /90	00 /90	71.9 /90	20.5 /90	82.2 /90	10.3 /90
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Auckland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Auckland before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
F. Gallegos n 8	81.1	0.8 3/2	0.1 1/0
F. de Vries n 8	81	0.7 4/1	0.3 2/0
N. Pijnaker n 8	76	0.6 4/0	0.1 1/0
M. Woud n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Rogerson n 8	66.4	1 4/2	0.2 1/0
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Auckland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Auckland before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
F. de Vries n 8	81	0 0/0	0.6 4/0
F. Gallegos n 8	81.1	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Woud n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Pijnaker n 8	76	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Rogerson n 8	66.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory Goalkeeper

Melbourne Victory — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Jack Duncan	7	91636 min	233.3 /90	71 /90	00 /90
Jack Warshawsky	1	9090 min	33 /90	22 /90	00 /90

Melbourne Victory — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Melbourne Victory before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Jack Duncan n 8	90.8	3 6/4
Jack Warshawsky n 8	90	2 4/3

Melbourne Victory Defensive

Melbourne Victory — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
P. Ziereis	7	83584 min	71.1 /90	60.9 /90	30.5 /90	304.6 /90	50.8 /90	40.6 /90
Jason Davidson	6	91546 min	91.5 /90	30.5 /90	20.3 /90	254.1 /90	61 /90	10.2 /90
F. Lino	6	76456 min	102 /90	51 /90	00 /90	224.3 /90	30.6 /90	00 /90
X. Stella	6	29174 min	31.6 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90	84.1 /90	00 /90	00 /90
H. Shillington	5	73365 min	51.2 /90	51.2 /90	20.5 /90	153.7 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90
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Melbourne Victory — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Melbourne Victory before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Denis Genreau n 8	68	1.2 5/2	2.5 6/5	—
Clarismario n 8	56.4	1.2 4/2	1.4 5/2	—
Jack Duncan n 8	90.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
Jordi Valadon n 8	85.1	0.7 5/0	0.4 2/1	—
P. Ziereis n 7	83.4	0.8 4/1	0.6 3/1	—
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Melbourne Victory — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Melbourne Victory before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Denis Genreau n 8	68	2 7/4
Clarismario n 8	56.4	1.6 4/3
Jordi Valadon n 8	85.1	2.6 7/7
P. Ziereis n 7	83.4	1.1 4/3
Charles Nduka n 8	81.4	0.4 2/1
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Melbourne Victory Attacking

Melbourne Victory — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Charles Nduka	7	81567 min	10.2 /90	20.3 /90	81.3 /90	20.3 /90	61 /90	40.6 /90
M. Ghossaini	4	37147 min	00 /90	00 /90	53.1 /90	10.6 /90	42.4 /90	31.8 /90
Michael Ghossaini	4	35139 min	00 /90	00 /90	31.9 /90	10.6 /90	21.3 /90	10.6 /90
Harrison Sawyer	3	46138 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.7 /90	00 /90	10.7 /90	00 /90
Denis Genreau	8	68544 min	00 /90	20.3 /90	71.2 /90	00 /90	91.5 /90	50.8 /90
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Melbourne Victory — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Melbourne Victory before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Denis Genreau n 8	68	1.2 5/2	0 0/0
Clarismario n 8	56.4	2.2 5/2	0.8 3/1
Jack Duncan n 8	90.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jordi Valadon n 8	85.1	0.7 3/1	0.4 3/0
P. Ziereis n 7	83.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Melbourne Victory — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Melbourne Victory before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Denis Genreau n 8	68	0 0/0	0.3 1/1
Clarismario n 8	56.4	0.4 2/0	0.2 1/0
Jack Duncan n 8	90.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jordi Valadon n 8	85.1	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
P. Ziereis n 7	83.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Auckland v Melbourne Victory — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

AucklandWWLDD

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Melbourne VictoryDLDLD

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Auckland 2 · 3 draws · Melbourne Victory 1 · 1.5 goals/game

2026-04-11 Auckland 2–2 Melbourne Victory
2025-10-18 Melbourne Victory 0–0 Auckland
2025-05-24 Auckland 0–2 Melbourne Victory
2025-05-17 Melbourne Victory 0–1 Auckland
2025-04-19 Melbourne Victory 0–2 Auckland
2025-01-01 Auckland 0–0 Melbourne Victory

League standing · 2026/27

Auckland#8 pos5 pts4 pl-1 GD

Melbourne Victory#9 pos2 pts3 pl-1 GD

Goals per game

Auckland scored1.5

Melbourne Victory scored1

Auckland conceded1.75

Melbourne Victory conceded1.33

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What is the head-to-head record between Auckland and Melbourne Victory?: In their last 6 meetings, Auckland won 2, Melbourne Victory won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
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